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Meet today's guest, Helen Valleau, beloved Hoffman teacher and coach. Helen completed the Hoffman Process in March 1992 and began teaching the Process in November 1995. Now, three decades later, Helen sits down with Drew for a beautiful conversation about how the Process changed both her and the trajectory of her life. Growing up in Edmonton, Alberta, Helen's childhood was very different from the other kids she knew. Her parents were corporate bush pilots who flew in the Arctic. Helen's mother loved to fly, daring to dream and follow her passion. She was the first woman inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame and was a recipient of the Amelia Earhart award. When Helen was 13, her mother was diagnosed with cancer and started on a long healing journey. Eventually, Helen lost her mother when Helen was nearing her 20th birthday.  She shares what an incredible experience it was to witness her mother's fierce determination and strength, but also how hard it was to miss out on a softer, warmer experience of her mother. Her mother's imprinting left her with a lot of pain and confusion, as well as the determination to emulate her mother. But as we know from doing the Process, that doesn't work. When Helen came to the Process at 32, she was "ready to lay it all out and be done with it." She knew she was messing up her life because of her patterns. At the Process, Helen realized she had "this Essence of eternal love and grace and wisdom and peace within her." She knew, beyond a doubt, that the trajectory of her life had changed. Helen is a light-filled force of nature full of inspiration, positivity, and profound wisdom. We hope you enjoy this rich, vibrant, and tender conversation with Helen and Drew. More about Helen Valleau: As a certified HeartMath facilitator and long-standing Supervising Teacher with the Hoffman Institute, Helen helps others shed old stories, heal emotional wounds, and awaken to a more vibrant, heart-aligned life. Her inspirational books, A Year of Possibilities and 100 Minutes of Inspiration, offer daily nourishment for the soul—reminders that every stage of life holds the potential for joy, creativity, and reinvention. Her forthcoming work, Inner Power Aging, promises to deepen this journey, guiding readers to discover the strength, freedom, and fulfillment that come with embracing age as a sacred evolution. Rooted in Toronto, Helen shares her voice through writing, teaching, and social media—inviting others to walk boldly into each new chapter with passion, purpose, and self-love. Her work is a call to live fully, love deeply, and age elegantly—from the inside out. Follow Helen on Instagram. As mentioned in this episode: Edmonton, Alberta Corporate Pilots/Bush Pilots Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame Tim Laurence, Hoffman UK founder and teacher •   Listen to Tim on the Hoffman Podcast Emerson Theological Institute Quantum Physics Hoffman Expression Work Hoffman Process - Compassion Homeopathy Science of Mind, or Religious Science •   New Thought •   Center for Spiritual Living Affirmative Prayer HeartMath Training

Ade and Claudette Faison have worked in the field of human development for more than 50 years and 40 years, respectively. Together, that's more than 90 combined years working to support others in transformation and lives of possibility. It's no surprise, then, that they both came to do the Hoffman Process along the way. Yet, it's all still fresh in their minds. They remember specific instances from their Process. Claudette shares her experience at the Process when she was having a conversation - a quad talk - with her intellect and Spiritual Self. She was asking her Spiritual Self, "Are you Buddha, are you God?" And then she began to laugh and laugh. She says it was like finally solving a mystery. For Ade, he remembers coming home having just completed the Process. He walked into a party that Claudette was hosting for her friends. Usually, Ade would hold back, waiting for an opening to join a party like that. But fresh out of the Process, he jumped right into the mix without hesitation. He had changed at the Process, and it was noticeable to everyone. Through Unlocking Futures, Ade and Claudette's company, they work with people on the margins of life. The work they do supports people in unlocking a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities. In the past, Ade and Claudette, and Unlocking Futures, partnered with the Hoffman Institute to create an advanced course called "The Quantum Leap Process." Drew taught alongside Ade in one of these courses. Listen in as Ade and Claudette share powerful stories of the work they do to unlock futures for many. We hope you enjoy this lively conversation with Ade, Claudette, and Drew. More about Ade: For more than half a century, Ade has functioned as a highly skilled facilitator in Human Development.  His work extends globally, including the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and South America. He works with youth from 8 years old to senior adults. In the first 25 years, he became a featured performer and leader of transformational workshops at the National Black Theatre in Harlem. This was followed by 35 years at Youth At Risk, Inc., aka Unlocking Futures, Inc.  Ade earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Howard University, a Certificate of Completion from the Institute for Not-For-Profit Management from Columbia University‘s Graduate Business School, a Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University, and membership in Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education. Ade's non-traditional studies began with Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, founder of the National Black Theatre. He credits his competence to participation with Landmark Education, Practices in Siddha Yoga and Vipassana Meditation, Courses in Ontological Design, the Hoffman Quadrinity Process, courses from the Hoffman Institute, and 21 years of global travel with Circles of Light Ministries.  Ade acknowledges his 42-year marriage with Claudette C. Faison as the continuing catalyst that ignites his vision, work ethic, and stand for excellence and equanimity. More about Claudette: Hailing from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Claudette Anita C'Faison is a master at delivering transformational and spiritual programs. With a mission to bring healing to generational trauma and poverty, she leaves people empowered to create and be accountable for their reality and the lives they have made for themselves. For more than 40 years, Claudette has made a difference for over 15,000 marginalized families and children on every continent except Antarctica. In partnerships with family court, juvenile and adult justice programs, she creates and produces programs for inmates, returning citizens, and children of incarcerated parents. Claudette has been doing this work alongside her husband for 41 years. Claudette has been educated both traditionally and non-traditionally. She completed the traditional path in the seminary.

In this episode, I chat with Marni Battista — dating and relationship coach, self-worth expert, and founder of the Institute for Living Courageously. With a Master's degree in Education and certifications from the International Coaching Federation and the Hoffman Institute, she specializes in empowering women to overcome self-doubt and create meaningful lives. ​Marni's journey includes founding Dating with Dignity, where she developed a process to help women attract emotionally available, high-quality partners. Her approach integrates research-based interventions and experiential techniques to foster deep, lasting transformation. ​She is also the host of the podcast "Life Check Yourself," where she interviews experts on topics related to personal growth and relationships. Marni's work has been featured in various media outlets, including The LA Times, The New Yorker, and The Dr. Phil Show. ​In her book, "Your Radical Living Challenge: 7 Questions for A Meaningful Life," Marni shares her own story and provides a roadmap for others to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. ​Through her Institute, Marni continues to impact lives by empowering women to overcome obstacles, nurture creativity, and live courageously. ​Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Would you like to create a life that can become a true expression of your soul? Meet Marni Battista, who is an entrepreneur, a transformational coach, an author, and a podcast host who has a master's degree in education and certifications from the International Coaching Federation and the Hoffman Institute. In 2012, Marni founded The Institute for Living Courageously, which helps women in midlife figure out how to reinvent the next chapter of their lives without sacrificing what they've already built. By using research-based interventions and experiential techniques that foster deep, lasting transformation, Marni helps women overcome burnout and overwhelm to create fulfilling, intimate relationships and meaningful lives. In her book, titled Your Radical Living Challenge: 7 Questions for A Meaningful Life, Marni shares her own story and struggles to live a life of purpose and fulfillment and what she learned along the way, which provides a roadmap for others. Give a listen to find out about the remarkable story of Marni's own life's wake-up call, how she healed a back injury through forgiveness, the 7 questions to a meaningful life, why it is important to “go deep” to design a life you love, and more! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:The 7 key questions that bring more meaning to a person's life.Why it is important to untangle “the knots” and “the shoulds” that keep us stuck in our lives.Avoidance behaviors that people employ in their lives.How Marni healed her badly injured back through forgiveness.The unique process that helps women attract high quality relationships effortlessly.7 core spiritual questions that empower a person to make better choices in her life. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS MARNI:How did you discover the 7 key questions that bring more meaning to a person's life?How do you help a person to decode her destiny?How does a person's personality type shape her future? What is your wise guidance to high-achieving women when it comes to dating?Why is going deep during the healing process the key to designing a life a person loves?Take the quiz and discover how you can begin your path to a meaningful life. If you're ready to start living NOW, this episode is your kickstart.WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UFpGOKE_OA&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=3&t=395s

Nita Gage, Hoffman teacher and Director of Faculty, worked closely with Dr. Lipsenthal, M.D., for several years before his death. He was an internationally recognized leader, teacher, and author in integrative medicine and physician wellness. And he loved the Hoffman Process. The vision, care, and understanding that Dr. Lipsenthal brought to the world of medicine and medical doctors has changed how doctors care for themselves. Through his own time in the medical profession, Dr. Lipsenthal observed that the health, morale, and work satisfaction of many physicians were often worse than that of their patients. He found a way to support physicians in improving these areas of their lives. Like both Dr. Lipsenthal and Nita, many physicians they worked with eventually came to do the Hoffman Process, which gave them additional tools to change their lives for the better. Listen in as Nita shares her experience of working with Lee, the physician, and Lee the man. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Nita and Drew. More about Lee Lipsenthal, M.D.: Lee Lipsenthal, MD Lee Lipsenthal, M.D., was an internationally recognized leader, teacher, and author in integrative medicine and physician wellness. He was the medical director with Dean Ornish of the Preventative Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, for ten years, and has also served as president of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and on the American Medical Association's Physician Wellness Committee. Through his years in the medical profession, Dr. Lipsenthal observed that the health, morale, and work satisfaction of many physicians were often worse than that of their patients. Inspired by his personal and professional experience, he developed the "Finding Balance in a Medical Life" program, which has been adapted by major medical groups and is being delivered at medical schools and residency programs nationwide. Lee was a 2006 graduate of the Hoffman Process. He died in September 2011. His wife, Kathy, also a physician, and his two children live in California. Lee Lipsenthal authored, Enjoy Every Sandwich: Living Each Day as If It Were Your Last. More about Nita Gage: From 1970 to 1980, Nita trained in psychoanalysis with R.D. Laing in London. Upon returning to the United States, she pursued graduate degrees in clinical psychology and a doctorate in shamanic psychology. Nita has been leading transformational healing retreats for over 25 years and the last 10 years recently with the Hoffman Institute. She is now the Director of Faculty for Hoffman Institute.  Before Hoffman, she founded the Healer Within Retreats, with Lee Lipsenthal, MD, offering physician wellness retreats.  She also served clinical and executive positions in hospitals and treatment centers over the 50 years of her career. Listen to Nita on The Hoffman Podcast - A Courageous Ripple   Nita has authored two books: Soul Whispering: The Art of Awakening Shamanic Consciousness and Women in Storage: How to Reimagine Your Life. As mentioned in this episode: Dean Ornish Ornish.com ACEs - Adverse Childhood Experiences Sausalito, CA Moloka'i, Hawaii •   Hui Ho'olana Retreat Center Buddhist Fundamental Teachings Co-Dependency Work addiction Chronic Illness/Disease IONS - Institute of Noetic Sciences, Established by Hoffman Graduate, Astronaut, Dr. Edgar Mitchell. "I realized that the story of ourselves as told by science—our cosmology, our religion—was incomplete and likely flawed. I recognized that the Newtonian idea of separate, independent, discrete things in the universe wasn't a fully accurate description. What was needed was a new story of who we are and what we are capable of becoming." Dr. Edgar Mitchell HeartMath Recycling - Hoffman tool Self-Compassion •   Kristen Neff and self-compassion on the Hoffman Podcast - Goodwill & Intention, the Magic Ingredients •   Chris Germer and self-compassion on the Hoffma...

Welcome to Season 10 of the Hoffman Podcast! We're glad to be back with you and a new season of conversations. Marissa and Raz Ingrasci Marissa Ingrasci and Raz Ingrasci, Hoffman Process teachers, join Drew for this deep dive into the many layers of spiritual lineage running through the Process, and their own journeys to becoming Process teachers. There's also a familial lineage, as Marissa is Raz's daughter. Raz and Marissa came to teach the Hoffman Process through the lens of theatre. For Raz, this meant studying classic Greek theater; for Marissa, it meant studying and living the art of acting. In this conversation, they share fascinating ways theatre, in its many forms, illuminates the Process's inner workings. Within the Hoffman Institute and the Process are layers of spiritual lineage. The spiritual lineage of teaching the Process is passed down as each new teacher takes their seat, teacher to teacher. Bob Hoffman passed the Process lineage down to Raz and Liza, Hoffman's CEO and President and Raz's wife when they established the Institute in the United States. Over recent years, Raz and Liza have been working to ensure the lineage continues. Raz and Marissa share a deeper understanding of the spiritual dimension in the design of the Hoffman Process. Marissa highlights the nature of the Hero's Journey and how the week of the Process is remarkably similar. Raz, who has studied multiple Eastern spiritual traditions, such as Buddhism and Hinduism, highlights how Bob Hoffman brought the Process into being in the West. We don't have to travel to distant lands to benefit from this spiritual lineage of the Hoffman Process. We hope you enjoy this deep, delightful conversation. More about Marissa Ingrasci: Marissa Ingrasci holds a B.A. from Emerson College. She received her coaching training through the ICF-approved, Academy of Leadership Coaching and is also a certified NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) coach. Marissa did the Hoffman Process when she was 23 years old. Marissa says, “The Hoffman Process changed my relationship with me, quieting critical voices and allowing me greater access to my inner knowing and wisdom. In short – it gave me freedom! It's inspiring and a joy to walk alongside and support others doing this work.” More episodes with Marissa: •   Ready to Step Into the Mystery   More about Raz Ingrasci: Marissa, Raz, and Liza Ingrasci Raz Ingrasci graduated from UC Berkeley and has been an executive, consultant, and facilitator within the Human Potential Movement since 1972. He is also a Hoffman teacher and founded the Hoffman Institute Foundation in 1998. Raz took the Process in July 1989. From that experience, he had three major takeaways: “I knew my marriage would last; I could be a great dad to my young children, and I'd found work worthy of devoting my life to.” “The Hoffman Process is the most highly effective method for people to heal, discover their true nature, and live a more free, open, loving, and spontaneous life,” Raz shares. His passion for teaching the Hoffman Process is both professional and personal; it brings him into the depths of human experience where he learns at least as much as he teaches. Raz lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife of over 40 years, Liza. More episodes with Raz: •   Husband, Father, Son •   Hoffman and the Enneagram with Raz and Ward Ashman   As mentioned in this episode: Bob Hoffman, founder of the Hoffman Process Theatre and Performing Arts Greek Theatre •   Greek Mythology •   Greek Tragedy Spiritual Modalities: •   Tibetan Buddhism •   Hinduism Joseph Campbell's and the Hero's Journey Quote shared by Raz: “Even the truth, when believed, is a lie. You must experience the truth, not believe it.” Werner Erhard  (Referring to the spiritual truth which can only be known through experience, not through belief.) Gift from Raz to Marissa - Lucite Buddha

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I had an great privilege to participate in 2 day intensive based on The Hoffman Process - in this episode iIshare what to expect, what is this experience and process all about and if it is worth it. The Hoffman Institute and Process: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/the-process/ Connect with me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/annamaluskitzmann/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this ITGC Podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/InTheGoodCompanyPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink⁠⁠⁠ Sing up for a THIIY newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://gem.godaddy.com/signups/3e4d761650fb4eccb0bd1b27391b397b/join⁠⁠⁠ Energy Healing session with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/thiiy/pranic_healing_session?month=2023-09 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Breathwork session with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/thiiy/breathwork-session-1?month=2023-09⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support small sustainable business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodgoodsstore.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is intended to inspire, and support you on your journey towards inner peace, healing and growth. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Adam is joined by Billy Bush to talk about his new podcast, “Hot Mics”. They also discuss Billy's now infamous conversation with Donald Trump that led to him getting canceled, his retreat to the Hoffman Institute to deal with the aftermath, and what it is about Billy that makes him an unsympathetic character. Next, Jason “Mayhem” Miller reads the news including stories about Justin Baldoni releasing a raw 'It Ends With Us' scene to refute Blake Lively's sexual harassment claim, Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife deny covering up child sex abuse after bombshell lawsuit, Trump telling Putin to end the war in Ukraine, CNN planning around 200 layoffs as it makes a push toward digital news. Then, comedian & radio host Joe Piscopo joins the show to talk about his new book “Average Joe: The Memoirs of a Blue-Collar Entertainer”, his time on SNL and why he eventually left, his Italian-American heritage, and starting as a stand-up at New York's Improvisation. For more with Billy Bush: PODCAST: Hot Mics with Billy Bush - on TuneIn.com & YouTube TWITTER/X: @hotmicsbilly INSTAGRAM: @billybush For more with Joe Piscopo: BOOK: “Average Joe: The Memoirs of a Blue-Collar Entertainer” RADIO SHOW: The Joe Piscopo Show - AM 970 in New York TWITTER/X: @jrzyjoepiscopo INSTAGRAM: @jrzyjoe WEBSITE: joepiscopo.org Thank you for supporting our sponsors: 1800flowers.com Huel.com code: ADAM

Christy Foley is a dynamic connector, life explorer, and philanthropist. She's also Vice-Chair of the Hoffman Board of Directors. Christy attended the Process two decades ago, just two weeks after her father graduated. The Hoffman Process was the first step in Christy's spiritual journey. To this day, Hoffman remains one of the three most profound experiences that completely transformed her life. She shares that a transformation happens at the Process that "you can't go back from." In doing the work of the Process, we leave our week there with an awareness we didn't have before. This profound awareness allows us to see situations or patterns more clearly and respond wisely with a more conscious choice. If we get caught in the pattern, we can forgive ourselves, choose again, and move on. After the Process, Christy embarked on a spiritual journey that has taken her to many places, but most importantly deeper into her inner world. She tears up as she talks about living in the presence of the unknown. It's living from her heart. In her words, it is "where the magic happens." In this generous conversation, Christy speaks of the trap of our attempts at perfection. As she says, to be human is to be imperfect. There's a great relief in that. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Christy and Drew. More about Christy Foley: Christy is a dynamic connector, life explorer, and philanthropist. She participates in the global community as an accelerator of ideas and vision and is passionate about our interconnectedness to all life on this planet. With her consulting and philanthropic efforts, Christy supports projects that foster spiritual development, social justice, and community building.  She serves as Vice-Chair of the board of The Hoffman Institute and is a board member of Las Cumbres Ranch Educational Fund. Previous board services include A Sense of Home and Veterans Path.  Christy is also a member of Forward Global. Christy is a marketing, communications, and business development veteran having spent her career immersed in the technology, media, natural food products, and nonprofit industries. She holds a bachelor's in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Pepperdine University. When Christy is not exploring the world, she spends her time between Santa Barbara, CA, and Bend, OR. Learn more about Christy at TheFoleyConnection.com. Follow Christy on Instagram. As mentioned in this episode: Negative Love Syndrome: Find out more about the Negative Love Syndrome in A Path to Personal Freedom and Love Liza Ingrasci, President and CEO of the Hoffman Institute Raz Ingrasci, Founder of Hoffman International and Hoffman teacher and coach July 2009 Forgiveness Garden White Sulphur Springs •   Fire at White Sulphur Springs •   The Forgiveness Garden at White Sulphur Springs, dedicated to Christy's Dad, Ted Foley. After the Glass Fire of 2020, the Forgiveness Garden remained despite the destruction of the land around it. Oprah's Wildest Dreams tour Picadilly Circus Mount Kailash Tanzania Pamela Anderson •   The Last Showgirl Trailer •   Cookbook Joe Dispenza Right Road Visioning at Hoffman Hoffman Q2 Intensive  

Arielle Ford, author, and love and relationship expert, joins Drew for this episode centered on change, truth-telling, and having as much fun as possible. Arielle came to the Hoffman Process in the early '90s on recommendations from her sister Debbie Ford and her friend Joan Borysenko. Seventeen students were at the Process alongside Arielle. Their Process was held in the Big House at Esalen Institute in Big Sur. Raz Ingrasci was one of their teachers. One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation is Arielle's realization of the need to have as much fun as possible. People she meets ask her how she became so happy. As Arielle shares, she learned to be a happy person at Hoffman. As someone who has worked in the personal growth world for decades, working with many well-known experts in the field, Arielle has stories to tell. She shares some fascinating ones in this conversation. Arielle is now in an in-between place with her career. Her life story helps us understand how she has learned to relax in a new unknown place. Arielle shares much life wisdom in this engaging, joyful conversation. We hope you enjoy it. More about Arielle Ford: Arielle Ford is a love and relationship expert and a leading personality in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement. For the past 25 years, she has been living, teaching, and promoting consciousness through all forms of media. Her mission is to help people find love, keep love, and most importantly, be love. Arielle is a gifted writer and the author of 11 books including the international bestseller, THE SOULMATE SECRET: Manifest the Love of Your Life With the Law of Attraction. She is also the author of TURN YOUR MATE INTO YOUR SOULMATE: A Practical Guide to Happily Ever After, devoted to exploring a simple, fun, and effective way to attain groundbreaking shifts in perception so that you can embrace and find the beauty and perfection in yourself and your mate. Arielle has been called "The Cupid of Consciousness" and "The Fairy Godmother of Love." She lives in La Jolla, CA with her husband/soul mate, Brian Hilliard, and their feline friends. Join her newsletter at www.soulmatesecret.com. Discover more at ArielleFord.com. Get her free online dating guide at www.arielleford.com/kiss. Follow Arielle on Instagram and Facebook. As mentioned in this episode: Raz Ingrasci: Founder of Hoffman Institute and Hoffman International, and a Hoffman teacher. •   Listen to Raz Ingrasci on the Hoffman Podcast Liza Ingrasci: CEO and President of the Hoffman Institute. Esalen Institute Quote that Drew shared: "In losing the sense of the unseen, people have come to fear the unknown." Michael Meade Debbie Ford: The Dark Side of the Light Chasers Deepak Chopra •   The Chopra Center Wayne Dyer Marianne Williamson Louise Hay Joan Borysenko, PhD, Bestselling author, and Hoffman Advisory Council Chair •   Listen to Joan Borysenko on the Hoffman Podcast Jungian Shadow Work JFK University 12-Step Meetings Omega Institute Jimmy Kimmel and Aunt Chippy on YouTube Chemicals released when we laugh: •   Oxytocin •   Dopamine The Four Agreements

We welcome Lori Raudnask, Operations Manager for Hoffman Institute, Canada, and an international speaker, entrepreneur, and author in her own right, to the Hoffman Podcast. Lori guides Canadian students through their pre-Process journey and oversees Hoffman Process, Canada operations. She has coached, trained, and mentored thousands worldwide and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.  Lori came to the Process at the suggestion of an acquaintance who had a great experience there. Lori shares how the Hoffman Process was "like a bulldozer going through" her garden, "getting to the root of" her patterns." It was that life-changing. As operations manager, Lori is all in on supporting students through the journey of the Process working with them to make sure they're ready. She's worked for many years with Canadian graduates through groups she named, Continuing Your Journey. Lori held group meetings in her living room, bringing together graduates of the Process, some of whom hadn't been contacted for more than twenty-five years. Some even drove two hours to get to these monthly meetings. Hoffman USA has called these meetings Hoffman graduate groups. Hoffman Canada now does the same. What drives Lori is the desire to serve people and to help them win big in their lives. We hope you enjoy this delightful and informative conversation with Lori and Drew. If you decide to take the Process in Canada, you'll meet Lori and be glad you have. More about Lori Raudnask: Lori is an international speaker, entrepreneur, and author who has coached, trained, and mentored thousands worldwide. She has mastered the sales process building a team that generated well over 100 million dollars in direct sales. Lori has launched the careers of hundreds of successful entrepreneurs worldwide. For decades, she has dedicated her life to helping others win big. Lori has produced and hosted the TV, show Persistence Pays, and is the author of Persistence Pays: How getting what you want is easier than you think. She received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and was chosen as Stoney Creek's Citizen of the Year for her community service.  Lori believes that if we are persistent, we can have anything we want; she does mean everything!  Lori's ultimate goal is to help people live happy, fulfilled lives and bring out the best in themselves. Her role as Operations Manager for Hoffman Institute, Canada, fulfills that dream. She has been married for 42 years has two children Megan and Kyle and is blessed with four grandchildren. Discover more about Lori and Persistence Pays, here. As mentioned in this episode: Site of the Canadian Hoffman Process: Sanctum Retreat, Canada Caroline, Alberta Calgary, Alberta The Raven River by Sanctum Retreat Peter and Maureen Kolassa, previous owners of the Hoffman Process Canada Grad groups - Canada Grad groups - US Liza Ingrasci: Liza is the CEO of the Hoffman Institute Foundation. She received her BA in Developmental Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1974. Throughout her career, she has held executive positions in national seminar companies, where she was responsible for enrollment and alumni participation. She has been with the Hoffman Institute since 1990. Ongoing support for graduates of the Process: US, Canada 1-Day Graduate Refreshers     Toronto, ON: Living Your Vision, November 30, 2024, with Hoffman teachers Barbara Burke and Jamie MacRae. Single Choice Motherhood

In our milestone 500th episode, we're celebrating by exploring the power of “Freeing Your Space”—both physically, mentally, and emotionally. This episode also marks the beginning of our special 7-part series, Getting Back to the Basics: Your Body Knows Best. Throughout this series, we'll dive into essential wellness principles to help you reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit. Joined by Crystal Jenkins, a leader in emotional healing and personal growth, we discuss how decluttering all areas of our lives can bring clarity and peace, especially as we head into the holiday season. Drawing from my book, Wellness on a Shoestring, I share practical, foundational habits that set the stage for personal transformation. Crystal offers powerful insights on releasing emotional baggage, making space for more fulfilling relationships and a deeper connection with ourselves. With small, intentional changes—whether in our physical space, relationships, or inner thoughts—we can free ourselves to experience life more mindfully. Let's celebrate this incredible 500-episode journey together by focusing on these small shifts that, over time, create profound transformation.  Thank you for being a part of this journey with us, and here's to 500 more episodes of growth and connection!   About the Guest: Crystal Jenkins, is a prominent figure in the field of personal and professional development, particularly known for her work with the Hoffman Institute. The Hoffman Institute is renowned for its unique approach to emotional healing and personal growth through a transformative process that integrates psychological and spiritual principles.  Through her work at the Hoffman Institute, Crystal has impacted countless lives, enabling individuals to cultivate healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life. Her dedication to her craft continues to inspire those around her, solidifying her legacy in the field of emotional well-being and personal growth.     Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

Join Harmony Slater, Russell Case,  and guest Patrick Belisle for a heartfelt discussion on navigating the complexities of family dynamics during the holiday season. In this episode, Patrick, a personal development expert and fundraiser, shares insights from his work with the Hoffman Institute and the teachings of Edgar Cayce. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and spiritual practices can help us heal from generational patterns and foster deeper connections with our loved ones. Topics Covered: Exploring emotional resilience and healing through personal development Techniques from the Hoffman Process for navigating family interactions Embracing spiritual ideals as a guide for life decisions Building a fulfilling practice of gratitude and intentionality Fundraising and financial energy: Viewing money as a spiritual resource Tools to prepare emotionally for the holiday season Guest Links: Hoffman Institute Association for Research and Enlightenment (ARE) University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) Find your Spiritual Archetype! What is your Spiritual Entrepreneur Archetype? Take the Quiz! Connect with Us (We love to hear from you!) Harmony Slater's Website: http://harmonyslater.com Finding Harmony Community  https://harmonyslater.com/harmony-slater-coaching ⁠Find Harmony on Instagram⁠ Follow the Finding Harmony Podcast on IG ⁠Two Minute Breathwork Session⁠ Yoga Gives Back Fundraiser

In this exciting episode of The Bucket List Life Podcast, Ashley Perona, a corporate escapee turned global nomad, biohacker, bucket list junkie and Chief Experience Officer of Ever Wander, shares her evolution from selling almost everything to mastering luxury digital nomad living. Learn insider secrets on building strategic global bases, securing premium accommodation deals, and maintaining peak health while travelling. Ashley reveals her balanced approach to high-performance living and 'bio-slacking', alongside practical insights on wealth building and business structuring for the global citizen. Whether you're contemplating location independence or seeking to elevate your current nomadic lifestyle, this episode delivers actionable strategies for sophisticated global living.Key TopicsThe Tourist vs Nomad Timeline: When Short Stays Turn into LivingStrategic Hub Selection: Choosing Your Global Home Bases Like a ProDigital Nomad Finances: From Selling Everything to Luxury AirbnbsThe Smart Biohacker's Approach: Testing, Supplements and the 80/20 RuleGlobal Business Setup: Navigating International Company Structures & Taxes High-Performance Travel Secrets: Elite Programs & Retreats Worth KnowingAccommodation Hacks: Getting the Best Deals on Premium StaysActionable TakeawaySpend 3-5 days in tourist mode, but extend to 2+ weeks for deeper cultural immersion and better accommodation ratesChoose strategic global hubs by balancing tax benefits, lifestyle perks and business opportunitiesBook monthly Airbnbs instead of weekly stays to unlock significant discounts and better propertiesSchedule health check-ups every 3-6 months and adjust supplements based on testing resultsFollow the 80/20 rule: focus on key biohacking practices while allowing flexibility with 'bio-slacking'Build multiple passive income streams to fund premium accommodation and experiences while travellingAlternate between short-term exploration and longer stays to avoid travel burnout and maintain productivityResources MentionedVivid VisionEdge CityGenius Network Strategic Coach rope War RoomBaby BathwaterIntelligent ChangeHarvestConnect with Ashley Perona:Learn more about Ashley Perona Ashley Perona on Instagram  Connect with Trav Bell:Check out Trav Bell's Website Trav on LinkedIn Trav on Facebook Trav on X Trav on Instagram Follow Trav on YouTube  Listen to more episodes The Bucket List Life PodcastCheck Trav Bell's Book 

Michael Wenger is a Hoffman teacher and past Director of Hoffman International. In this conversation, he shares stories of the early days when the Hoffman Process was first introduced in European countries. This is a delightful conversation about the Hoffman Process's early days, how the Process spread internationally, and about Michael and his spiritual journey.** Michael first learned about the Process in August '86 from his brother who participated in the first European Process. Michael then participated in the second European Process in early '87. Both of these were taught in Germany. Students of these first two Processes then opened Hoffman Institute centers in Germany, France, and Austria, helping to begin to spread the Process throughout Europe. Michael decided to become a Hoffman teacher himself. Fluent in four languages, he helped Bob Hoffman translate the teachings he experienced in English into the four languages he knew. Eventually, Michael helped establish the Hoffman Institute in Italy alongside his sister, Hoffman teacher, Lisa Wenger. Over the years. Michael taught the Hoffman Process within various cultural settings. He came to see the various ways that each culture approached the work differently. Michael shares how each culture approaches the work differently. As he says, the cultural differences become clear because the Process is the same no matter where it is taught. ** This episode mentions substance abuse and is marked explicit for language. Please use your discretion. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Michael and Drew. More about Michael Wenger: After an adventurous youth exploring many limits of lifestyles and consciousness, working as a DJ, Barman, and Actor, Michael met Bob Hoffman in 1987 and attended one of the first Hoffman Programs in Europe. Being fluent in four languages, Michael then followed Bob who was introducing Hoffman to many different countries, thus being able to move quickly through the training to become a Hoffman Process Teacher under the supervision of Bob. In 1990 he assisted his sister Lisa in introducing the Hoffman Institute in Italy and facilitating the Hoffman program for over thirty years. For eight years he also worked as one of the three executive directors of Hoffman Institute International. (Photo, L-R: Michael, Bob Hoffman, Lisa Wenger, Beatrice Wenger) For the past few years, apart from occasionally teaching the Hoffman Process, Michael has been dedicating his time to exploring non-dual awareness and meditation, facilitating retreats (www.camminoaperto.info) inspired by Pir Elias Amidon, Rupert Spira, Ramesh Balsekar, and many other mystical teachers. He lives in the hills above Lugano, Switzerland. As mentioned in this episode: '68 Hippies Michael's Brother died of AIDS Canary Islands Celebration of Integration: This portion of the Process experience happens toward the end of the week. This is when students begin to integrate the parts of their Quadrinity. The Quadrinity is the four aspects of self: Spiritual Self, Body, Intellect, and Emotional Self. Stanley Stefancic, former Hoffman teacher. •    Stanley's obituary •   Listen to Stan on the Hoffman Podcast Lisa Wenger •   Listen to Lisa on the Hoffman Podcast Non-Dual Spirituality Western Sufism Paradox White Sulphur Springs, St Helena, CA •   Home of the Hoffman Process for many years. California's oldest retreat site was nearly destroyed in the Glass Fire. •   Read more about White Sulphur Springs Hoffman International  

In this episode, we speak with Raz Ingrasci, the Chairman of the Hoffman Institute, about the life-changing impact of the Hoffman Process.  Andrew just completed the week long training on the day this podcast was recorded.  With over four decades of experience in human development, Raz explains how early childhood conditioning deeply affects our adult behaviors, often leading to patterns that no longer serve us. These patterns, rooted in the need to mirror our parents to secure love and survival, are referred to as "Negative Love Syndrome." Raz's personal insights into the Hoffman Process and his decades-long experience working with thousands of individuals shine through as he shares practical tools for emotional healing and personal growth. He talks about how compassion, especially toward oneself, is the bridge to deeper self-understanding and long-term behavioral transformation. For anyone interested in emotional growth or those looking to break free from limiting beliefs, this episode provides an introduction to the power of compassion-based personal development. Raz breaks down the core of the Hoffman Process, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and healing the relationship with our parents to unlock emotional freedom. Through practical techniques and exercises, individuals can break free from these negative patterns and begin to live more authentically.

Jacob Travesette shares his food adventures from growing up in Ames, Iowa to attending the Hoffman Institute - a highly acclaimed, Michelin starred culinary school in Barcelona, Spain. Donna and Jacob compare notes about knives, professional kitchens, Spanish ice cream flavors, shopping, and plums.  

On this episode of Listen Loudly, Prentice Howe shares a profound lesson about teamwork and leadership which he learned from his experience at the Hoffman Institute.  He discusses how a teacher compares the dynamics of geese in flight in keeping a team unified and motivated. Just as geese fly farther together when they support each other, we discover how viewing team cooperation through this lens can strengthen our own abilities as leaders.  Tune in to learn practical insights on how you can effectively rally your team with the same resilience and cohesion exhibited by the geese in formation, only here on Listen Loudly.    Show Notes Hoffman Institute - The Hoffman Quadrinity Process®, founded by Bob Hoffman in 1967, is a week-long residential and personal growth retreat that helps participants identify negative behaviors, moods, and ways of thinking that developed unconsciously and were conditioned in childhood. The Goose Story - The passage compares the flight formation of geese to teamwork and cooperation. Geese flying in a V formation conserve energy and increase their range. They support each other, taking turns leading and honking to encourage speed. When one is sick or injured, others stay with it until it recovers or dies. The passage highlights the importance of standing by each other, akin to geese behavior.   Resources Door No. 3 Website Door No. 3 LinkedIn Door No. 3 Instagram   Listen to The Empowered Challenger Podcast with Prentice Howe Connect with Prentice Howe on LinkedIn Connect with Bethany Cranfield on LinkedIn 

In this episode of "The Brand Called You" vodcast and podcast, the host interviews Dr. Vinika Rao, an accomplished professional from academia based in Singapore, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Dr. Rao shares her journey from a corporate career to academia, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and finding one's calling. She discusses the evolving concept of DEI and the challenges faced by companies in implementing DEI strategies, highlighting the need for specificity, accountability, and disclosure. Dr. Rao addresses common misconceptions about DEI, emphasizing the importance of cognitive diversity and inclusion. She explains how gender diversity in leadership positively impacts organizational performance and delves into the intersectionality of diversity in the workplace. Dr. Rao suggests actionable steps for companies to create a more inclusive culture, focusing on the concept of allyship. She discusses leveraging technology for DEI initiatives while being mindful of its potential negative impacts.   About Dr. Vinika Rao Dr. Vinika Rao has extensive experience in academia, holding positions such as Executive Director of INSEAD's Africa Initiative and the Hoffman Institute for Business and Society in Asia. She serves on multiple boards and advisory boards, showcasing her commitment to driving impactful change in various organizations and sectors. Dr. Rao's journey reflects a transition from a successful corporate career to academia, where she found her calling in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Lance Armstrong shares the unseen struggles in the cycling world, going from hero to zero in an instant, meeting and defeating cancer, and through it all, how he chose to rebuild a life of integrity and meaning.5 years ago he devoted himself to a 5-day intensive experience at Onsite Nashville where he began to peel back the layers of his emotional pain; that for so long were covered with bandaid after bandaid. He emerged from this retreat with a revived understanding of himself and responsibility for the life he continues to choose.Lance and I dive into...➝ An exclusive look at his training protocol with Dr. Michele Ferrari➝ Unpacking his PTSD at a 5-day intensive at Onsite Nashville➝ Growing through the darkness of his past choices➝ His vision with WEDŪ and Next Ventures➝ How he maintains his physical and mental performance at 52➝ And more!Resources:The Amazing Development of Men [ https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Development-Men-Expanded-2nd/dp/B00B2PID8S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=35HQ2IGUR7BG0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zkGKjCp0ZpNtJ7eDTfrhTCXvluLE9709iqfjtFLCScI4rfG_TCN7eUFI_T-H6H2tGDjuzs9YGjgqfKC5-8kFugDq4eeP20rjHXdP1JZWE9rS7umchxT08OUCJLKORjg6BFXuMthacNKjl1E9RpzxEdM5BJ0OOVA4_Ds3jd8bEgBrtG9QldUW3jEdobEybGHmNc_M5KZGYPiiFnNHSN-OJuT22xyX3H-SHIIeXSTkVB4.ORt16yj0y2HtTr5P3f_2eYbVKXYL5UH9UwTtakczNUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=alison+armstrong&qid=1708561299&sprefix=alison+arm%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-4 ]OnSite [ https://experienceonsite.com ]Hoffman Institute [ https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org ]Connect with Lance:The Forward [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forward/id1125521492 ]The Move [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/themove/id1254370585 ]WEDŪ [ https://wedu.team ]Next Ventures [ https://www.nextventures.com ]Connect with Cal:Instagram [ https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/ ]Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/thegreatunlearn ]YouTube [ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegreatunlearn/ ]Website [ https://www.thegreatunlearn.com ]Subscribe to the newsletter [ https://www.thegreatunlearn.com/newsletter ]This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In 1991, James Flaherty, MCC, founder of New Ventures West, graduated from the Hoffman Process in Virginia. After completing the Process, both James and his wife, Stacy, began to sponsor the Process in Virginia. They found the retreat site, enrolled people, scheduled the teachers, and transported them to the retreat site. They did this for six Processes over a few years. As James says, they were, and still are, deeply committed to the Hoffman Process. Often, our hosts ask our guests if there was a pivotal moment in the Process that has stayed with them. For James, it was when he had an epiphany about the gifts he knew he had to offer to this world. When he heard his teacher tell him that he was a powerful person, he felt a weight drop from his shoulders. He realized he could give his gifts to the world in a "better way." James walks us through the kind of coaching training that New Ventures West offers. He articulates beautifully what happens to our hearts when we are young, how heartache can squash our innate goodness, scarring us so our goodness can not get out into the world. James offers how healing it is when we act for the sake of others. In doing so, we receive much in return. With loving generosity, James thanks Hoffman staff and faculty for all they do to support this powerfully transformative work offered through the Hoffman Institute. Thank you, James. We hope you enjoy this heart-opening conversation with James and Sharon. More about James Flaherty: James Flaherty, MCC, founder of New Ventures West, is the author of the seminal text, Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others. He has developed a uniquely effective approach to adult education by integrating discoveries in linguistics, developmental psychology, sociology, philosophy, and biology into the practical and customized methodology known as Integral Coaching®. He coaches executives, managers, and leaders throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. James lives in San Francisco with his wife and has an adult daughter whom he adores. In addition to being a voracious reader, he practices yoga and qigong. James owns a large collection of CDs, mostly in the classical, rock, and jazz genres. He enjoys theatre and travel. He is a longtime Zen student, studying with Norman Fischer of Everyday Zen. You can find out more about James on his website and on LinkedIn. As mentioned in this episode: New Ventures West, founded in 1987 The Vagus Nerve Some research from Boston College about mentors and mentoring and people dedicated to assisting others had much more happen for them than those who were not. (10:39 marker) Fernando Flores, Chilean engineer, entrepreneur, and politician.            

Andrew Horning is a former licensed private practice psychotherapist with a Masters degree in clinical work from the University of Michigan. He is trained in EMDR, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Gottman Couples Counseling, and Brené Brown's Daring Way. He also hosts a podcast on relationships and coached high school basketball. Drew published his book, Grappling: White Men's Journey from Fragile to Agile, in May, 2021. He lives in Boulder, CO with his wife of over 20 years, Genny, and their two children. Key Takeaways Place, where you grew up or where you live, can significantly shape your identity Show up open-hearted and curious to the experience of others Impact is more important to address than intent The world has been set up to maintain our comfort but it's important to sit with discomfort in order to grow Be fascinated by the people around you Maintain your practice of self-compassion through breath, meditation  Authenticity is all about making your words, actions, thoughts and feelings congruent with each other Guest's Media Recommendations: There Are No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz (book) Come From Away (musical) __ Find Guest's work: Hoffman Institute: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/drew-horning/  Website: https://www.andrewhorning.co/speaking __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

For our season 7 finale episode, we're taking you behind the scenes with co-host Drew Horning and executive producer Julie Daley. The idea came about when Drew and Julie met in person for the first time the day after Thanksgiving - over three and a half years after starting this podcast together. It's pretty amazing that people can work together so closely to create something near and dear to them, and have never met in person. But the real story is why the podcast came into being, to begin with. It has to do with you, our listeners, graduates of the Process. In the first few months of the pandemic, the podcast was just one of a slew of new projects initiated by the Institute in service of staying connected to and supporting our graduate community. Along with others, Drew and Julie came together to brainstorm how to create the first Hoffman Institute podcast in April 2020. Sound engineer, Walt Hubis, joined us and in the middle of May 2020, after releasing our first three episodes of the Podcast, we were off and running with the release of our fourth episode. In time, both Sharon Mor and Liz Severin joined as co-hosts. We'd found our team. We hope you enjoy learning a bit about how all this came together and the "why" behind what makes doing this so meaningful for us. Happy New Year to you and yours. The Hoffman Podcast will return with season 8 in February 2024. We look forward to sharing conversations with a whole new group of graduates with you. About Drew Horning: Drew Horning is a former licensed private practice psychotherapist with a Master's in clinical work from the University of Michigan. He is trained in EMDR, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Gottman Couples Counseling, and Brené Brown's Daring Way. He also hosts a podcast on relationships and coached high school basketball. Drew published his book, Grappling: White Men's Journey from Fragile to Agile, in May 2021. Drew values his role in calling forth students' courage and supporting them on their healing journey. He recalls how amazed he was at the speed of change during the week of his Process. “Sure, there was work to do once the week was over; but I was able to tap into parts of myself and what I wanted for my life in ways that I had never experienced before … despite years of therapy.” Drew lives in Boulder, CO with his wife of over 20 years, Genny, and their two children. About Julie Daley: Julie Daley is the executive producer of the Hoffman Podcast. It is her great joy to work in support of the Hoffman Process. Julie did her Process in August 2002. There, she experienced deep, abiding love and boundless joy. Julie left knowing she had been deeply transformed. A graduate of Stanford University, Julie is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and a certified teacher of Creativity in Business, a course originally taught at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Julie loves supporting others in coming home to their Essence and finding their courage to share this essential, creative nature with the world. Julie enjoys artistic expression through writing prose and poetry, dancing, painting, and photography. She is the author of Here: Poems, Prose, and Photography. Julie lives in the Bay Area and is a grandmother to six beautiful, treasured human beings. https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Behind_the_Scenes_Podcast_Final.mp3 As mentioned in this episode: Walt Hubis, Sound Engineer for the Hoffman Podcast •   Listen to Walt on the Hoffman Podcast Sharon Mor, Hoffman Podcast co-host •   Listen to Sharon and Drew on the Hoffman Podcast Liz Severin, Hoffman Podcast co-host •   Listen to Liz on the Hoffman Podcast Jason-Aeric Huenecke, Hoffman Process Graduate, and Podcast guest •   Listen to Jason-Aeric on the Hoffman Podcast Jack Rafferty, Hoffman Process Graduate, and Podcast guest •   Listen to Jack on the Hoffman Podcast Ian Salvage,

Sadie Hannah, beloved Hoffman teacher and coach, shares with us her experience of profound transformation in the Hoffman Process as well as navigating the transformation she has continued to experience since. Her story reveals the richness, beauty, and possibility available on the other side of suffering. Content Warning: this episode contains sensitive content that details the near death of a child. It may not be suitable for all listeners. As a 31-year-old mother of two when she came to the Hoffman Process, Sadie felt broken. She'd experienced the life-changing near death of her four-year-old son and her resuscitation of him by doing CPR. As she tells us, her son survived, but the experience shattered her sense of self as a mother. In one pivotal moment during the Process while deep in her expressive work, Sadie experienced the profound realization that no matter how angry, uncontrolled, and messy she got, the Light remained. Regardless of how upset and disappointed she was with herself, she knew she was worthy of love and knew she remained connected to the Light. Sadie connects her realizations about the nature of suffering with her early days of training to be a nurse practitioner. Then, she hoped to avoid feeling others' suffering. Now, through the transformation she's experienced, she opens to the suffering in our world as a conscious decision. As a Hoffman Process teacher, Sadie guides her students with the same vulnerability and love she so clearly embodies in this conversation. We hope this heartfelt conversation with Sadie and Drew opens you to a more conscious relationship with what lies on the other side of suffering. More about Sadie Hannah: Sadie Hannah holds a Masters in Science from the University of California, San Francisco. After a 20-year history in Western medicine, she is committed to helping clients move beyond their most fundamental challenges (learned behavior). Sadie is a member of the teaching faculty at the Hoffman Institute and medical staff at Stanford Children's Hospital. She works with groups and individuals to bring about transformational change on a personal and organizational level. https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Drew_and_Sadie_Hannah_Podcast.mp3 As mentioned in this episode: Stanford Children's Hospital Pediatric Oncology PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Costa Rica •  Monkeys of Costa Rica Hoffman Institute teacher training

Magnus Karnehm is a Principal at Left Lane Capital – Magnus heads up their European office We explored Left Lane's unique approach to venture capital – running their fund like a sales team with each investor speaking to 25+ companies a week giving them exposure to off the beaten track sectors as well as the hot and trendy sectors.  We discussed the traits of startups that scale efficiently from $1m to $10m ARR - in particular data obsession  We also discussed the mistakes that can hinder a Saas venture's trajectory - e.g. moving upmarket too early  With great candour & humility, Magnus opened up on his journey of self exploration since embarking on the Hoffman Institute process after his father passed away last year. We discussed how important it is for a VC to maintain peak personal performance as their decisions - and the support they provide to their portfolio companies - are so impactful.  For more insights into Left Lane Capital check out https://www.leftlane.com/ and for advice on hiring leadership talent for software ventures head over to https://alpinasearch.com/ More information on the Hoffman Institute process can be found at https://www.hoffmaninstitute.co.uk/              

We're taping in Los Angeles, so why do a book—when we have actual celebrities? In a huge coup for New York podcasts everywhere, we are honored to welcome the inimitable Charles Rogers, noted gay guy and creator of the hit television series Search Party. From a childhood in Acapulco to the cult-adjacent life-changing magic of the Hoffman Institute, destroying your past, Memphis design, Steven's failed audition for Search Party, assessing Beyonce's acting chops and all the tea that's fit to spill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Certified executive coach and leadership consultant Kristen Esquivias sits down with Sharon for this intimate conversation about deep personal change, difficult times, and inner growth. Personal work offered through the Hoffman Institute invites students to step into real change in their lives.  Wholeheartedly accepting this invitation, Kristen dove into the transformation awaiting her. She has done both the Hoffman Essentials course (2020) and the Hoffman Process (2021). Patterns of perfectionism can be very painful. Kristen describes the heaviness, suffering, and isolation that come from her experience of her perfectionist patterns. They can make life painful and lonely. She shares with us a moment during her Process when she realized that all of her patterns were completely absent. In those moments, she experienced freedom and a profound sense of possibility. Now embodied, Kristen carries this experience forward in her work with clients. Kristen shares how her work in both Hoffman Essentials and the Hoffman Process has helped her navigate the big changes she's been through over the past three years. These changes have included her parents moving away, her divorce, the pandemic, her kids doing school at home through Covid, and setting out on a new career path as an entrepreneur. She also shares a somatic ritual she uses to bring herself back to the present moment, to give herself comfort and touch, and to give her a sense of belonging and rootedness. We hope you enjoy this insightful episode with Kristen and Sharon. Discover more about Kristen Esquivias: Kristen Esquivias is a certified executive coach and leadership consultant. She has nearly 15 years of experience in Strategy and Analytics roles in Corporate Retail in the SF Bay Area. She now works with individuals, teams, and organizations on personal growth, leadership development, and team dynamics. Kristen draws upon a variety of modalities to support her clients in leading and living a more fully expressed version of their authentic selves. She guides them as they upgrade their inner operating system in support of their growth and expansion. Kristen has an uncanny ability to create a compassionate, safe space for her clients. She brings levity to the depths and fullness of the human experience. She holds deep reverence for the sacred inner work her clients courageously navigate on their journey toward achieving their goals, vision, and greater impact in their world. A mom of two, Kristin is also a certified yoga teacher, a self-proclaimed personal growth junkie, a beach lover, and a sunset chaser. She values connection, authenticity, and growth. Kristen holds a Master's and an Undergraduate degree in Statistics. She also has a minor in Psychology. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the ICF. She's received certifications from the Coactive Training Institute and the Institute for Coaching Mastery. Kristen is also trained in the Enneagram and Leadership Circle 360 assessment. Find out more about Kristen and her work, here. Follow Kristen on Instagram. https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Sharon_and_Kristen_Esquivias_Podcast.mp3 As mentioned in this episode: 2-Day Hoffman Essentials (H. E.) In this live virtual 2-day Hoffman Essentials program, Hoffman teachers will guide you through experiential activities, individual assignments, and engaging discussions to bring more understanding, love, and aliveness to your life. Become aware of and dismantle the barriers that stand in the way of living your best life. (Please note: This program is for people who have not participated in the Hoffman Process.) The experiences and learning from this program are designed to provide useful tools and practices that you can carry with you for a lifetime. Find out more here. Inner Child Work The Hoffman Quadrinity Process® helps participants identify negative behaviors, moods,

Chip Conley, a co-founder of Modern Elder Academy (MEA), joins us today in conversation with Drew. Chip is not a graduate of the Hoffman Process, but the work of MEA and the work of the Process both beautifully support growth and change within. ** (See below for the next community conversation with MEA and Hoffman.) Content warning: This episode mentions suicide. Please use your discretion. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please reach out to The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Listen in as Chip shares his life journey of learning on many levels. In mid-life, Chip's world was rocked when he lost friends to suicide. He had his own suicidal thoughts. Realizing that the human changes we go through in mid-life are not supported by our culture, he began to consider what humans really need to navigate the twists and turns of life. Out of this, Modern Elder Academy was born. In his exploration of mid-life, elderhood, and growing wisdom, Chip has come to see that the ultimate spirituality is one that "actually helps you to show up with the most humanity in this lifetime." Our humanity can be deepened and ripened through life if we engage in an exploration of and conversation in an understanding of our own spiritual nature. As Chip wisely says, wisdom isn't taught, it's shared. **While the vast majority of our guests are Process graduates, we occasionally host experts in other modalities of healing that align with the work of the Process. Join Chip in conversation with Liza and Raz Ingrasci: Chip, together with Liza and Raz Ingrasci of the Hoffman Institute, will host another live event - a community conversation with MEA and the Hoffman Institute. These conversations offer insights and powerful approaches for deepening our spirituality and humanity. Register here and add this exciting event to your calendar: Monday, Sept. 25th from 1:00 to 2:30 PT/4:00 - 5:30 ET.  Discover more about Chip Conley: Chip Conley is on a midlife mission. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, the second-largest operator of boutique hotels in the U.S., and then as Airbnb's Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, leading a worldwide revolution in travel, Conley co-founded MEA (Modern Elder Academy) in January 2018 in Baja California, Mexico. Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder' at Airbnb, where his guidance was instrumental to the company's extraordinary transformation from a fast-growing start-up to the world's most valuable hospitality brand, MEA is the world's first ‘midlife wisdom school' and has a campus opening on a 2,600-acre regenerative horse ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico in early 2024. Dedicated to reframing the concept of aging, MEA supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. A New York Times bestselling author, Conley's 7th book "Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age" is about rebranding midlife to help people understand the upside of this often-misunderstood life stage and he was asked to give a 2023 TED talk on the "midlife chrysalis." Discover more about Chip here. Follow Chip on Instagram and LinkedIn; and follow MEA on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Drew_and_Chip_Conley_Podcast.mp3 Mentioned in this episode: Three founders of Airbnb Blake Mycoskie, MEA Faculty Lynne Twist, MEA Faculty Liza Ingrasci, CEO Hoffman Institute Foundation Esalen Institute Omega Institute Blue Spirit, Costa Rica Kripalu Yoga Center Appreciative Inquiry Quote: “The purpose of life is to find your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give it away.” David Viscott Long Beach Polytechnic High School Stanford University

EP.87 In this episode of the Mental Helath Toolbox, relationship experts, LInda and Charlie Bloom, share 2 of the most important keys to a healthy relationship. Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW have been married since 1972. Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975.   They have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the California Institute for Integral Studies, the Meridian University, John F. Kennedy University, the Crossings, Omega institute, the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, University of California at Berkeley Extension Program, the Hoffman Institute, and the World Health Organization. They have offered seminars throughout the world, including China, Japan, Indonesia, Denmark, Sweden, India, Brazil, and many other locations…   Their organization, Bloomwork is dedicated to promoting healthy, fulfilling, and successful relationships for individuals, couples and organizations. They have served as psychotherapists, marriage counselors, consultants and seminar leaders since 1975. In addition to their academic and professional training, the Blooms' expertise in the field of relationships stems from experience in the crucible of their own committed marriage of over 52 years. Their best-selling book, 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last has been translated into several languages and distributed worldwide. Since its publication in 2004 it has sold over 100,000 copies.   ♦️ Learn more about healthy relationships, with Linda and Charlie Bloom: Website: YouTube: ==== ♦️

Discover the power of podcasting as a marketing tool and the success of podcast outreach strategy in this captivating episode of the Beyond the Story podcast. Brad Axelrad shares his experience of using Pod Seeker and Woodpecker Co to book himself on 20 podcasts in just one month, leveraging existing podcast audiences to get his message out. Sebastian Rusk discusses his outbound outreach process and his goal of attracting interest from bigger podcasts and media outlets. The conversation also explores the transformative power of healing and the concept of the five dragons faced by entrepreneurs and speakers. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that highlights personal growth, podcasting as a marketing tool, and the potential of podcast outreach strategy in reaching new audiences.Episode Outline:(00:00:05) Booking Yourself on Podcasts(00:04:39) Podcast Outreach Strategy(00:08:50) The Power of Podcasting(00:13:34) The Power of Healing(00:17:56) Hoffman Institute: Deep, Beautiful WorkQuotes:(00:02:23) Once you let everything else go and you know where you're supposed to be and you're in your lane, everything works.(00:06:17) But once we found a podseeker on AppSumo, that made it very easy. And then you got to go through the grunt work of either you or an assistant, going through the grunt work of finding the right shows, getting the emails and the first names, and then figuring out woodpecker.(00:12:34) Your level of success will only equal the level of trauma you've been willing to heal in your life.(00:16:27) The pain is ours. There's just so much opportunity in our pain.(00:18:07) It's the deepest, most beautiful work I've ever experienced.Social Post:

Carolyn Brown, MS, RD, is back on TTL to share about her latest venture as a nomad — traveling across the globe while taking her business (and clients) with her.    She spills: * Why you're only a few choices away from a different life * Indigo Health: the business she co-created with her sister and the impact they're making on women's health * Unpopular opinions: why she's no longer afraid to speak them * Bloating: when it's normal vs. a cause of concern * Health + Botox: can the two exist in the same sentence? * Romantic Partnership + Conflict: learning to stay present * Ceremonial Psychedelics: what this is, and what it does to the brain's neural pathways * The Hoffman Institute: why this helped her get the most clarity    Follow Carolyn on Instagram: @carolynbrownie Follow Indigo Health on Instagram: @indigowellnessgroup   The Truthiest Life on Instagram @thetruthiestlife Host @lisahayim   To support TTL, subscribe, follow, or share episodes with family and friends!    If you're loving TTL, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truthiest-life/id1535516122?uo=2   Edited by Houston Tilley Intro Jingle by Alyssa Chase aka @findyoursailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A world-renowned expert in the mind-body connection, Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., completed the Hoffman Process in 1990. This conversation with Joan and Sharon is a deep exploration into the nature of callings through the lens of Joan's life. The callings of her Spirit first showed up early in her life. At the age of ten, Joan experienced a very difficult journey through childhood OCD. At one point, she had profound realizations of how she could help heal herself and did so. Through this, as a child, she realized she would become someone who could help others heal from similar challenges. Through her Spiritual Self, Joan has been guided into and along a life of both self-discovery and deep service to the world. Joan became one of the first to work directly with AIDS patients, even when we didn't yet know much about AIDS itself. She tells us that her courage to step into this role without medically knowing the risks came from listening to Spirit. Her story is a moving recollection of this time when so many were suffering greatly from this epidemic. Joan has been on the cutting edge of scientific inquiry into Mind-Body well-being. With clarity and candor, she shares how her journey has been a labor of both science and Spirit. As Joan shares, our calling isn't a single thing. Our calling changes as life changes. Our job is to listen deeply and to allow our Spiritual Self to flow through us into the world. As she has for many years, Joan leads Hoffman's Advisory Council acting as its Chair. Content warning: This episode mentions experiences with OCD and suicide, and may not be suitable for all listeners. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please reach out to The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. More about Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.: Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and Harvard Medical School trained cell biologist with postdoctoral fellowships in cancer cell biology, psychoneuroimmunology, and behavioral medicine. She synthesizes cutting-edge science and practical tools for well-being with deep humanity.  Joan, a sought-after international speaker, is a New York Times bestselling author of 17 books. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Public Television, and on numerous websites. She is president of Mind-Body Health Sciences, LLC in Santa Fe, NM -the Land of Enchantment- where she lives and tends her outdoor gardens, indoor gardens, and gardens of the heart with her husband Gordon Dveirin, EdD, and their two standard poodles, Mitzi and Lola. You can register for her live online course series, the Gifts of Spiritual Memoir, and find out about other courses and appearances at her website, www.joanborysenko.com. Joan is also Chair of the Hoffman Institute's Advisory Council; learn more about Hoffman's Advisory Council here. As mentioned in this episode: Advaita Vedanta Hinduism Buddhism Mind Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School Herbert Benson (the first person to introduce meditation into medicine) Meditation Goes Mainstream, Washington Post - 1987 Jon Kabat-Zin, His mindfulness mind-body meditation clinic. 1982 AIDS Epidemic Positive Psychology and Character Strengths LGBTQ Community OCD Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception Lisa Miller, Psychologist at Columbia University   https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Sharon_and_Jane_Borysenko_Podcast_Final.mp3

Linda Hartka, beloved Hoffman teacher, shares her story of how doing the work of the Process healed her seemingly intractable self-loathing. As a therapist for years, Linda did many workshops and types of training to deepen her capacity and ability to hold others in their healing. And yet, her tendency to feel self-loathing didn't budge. Through the Process, she was able to finally melt away the patterns that held it in place. This same outcome has been true for so many who do the Process. The tendency to feel self-loathing is common. The Process can get to the heart of it. Linda grew up during the rise of the human consciousness movement. As a young girl, she was deeply religious until she had a realization that caused her to leave religion at eleven years old. Something didn't sit right with her big, compassionate heart and she said no and walked away. As she grew into adulthood, her heart took her deeper into compassion and spirituality, leading her to a beautiful life in service to the healing and realization of many human beings. In 1998, Linda became a Process teacher. She led students through the Process until she retired at the end of 2022. This episode gives us a glimpse into the deep love that Linda has for her family as well as for those she has worked with and continues to support. She's worked with many different communities, including women at the City of Hope in the Congo. Linda is not only a natural facilitator of healing but also a storyteller extraordinaire. Listen in as she shares fascinating, heart-opening stories about her life and the lives of those she has been fortunate to know and work with, both at the Hoffman Process and other places around the world. More about Linda Hartka Linda has been with the Hoffman Institute since beginning her training in 1998, as a teacher, coach, and program designer. She holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychotherapy and has studied and worked in psychology and spirituality for over forty years. Before she found Hoffman, she began her career as a childbirth educator and doula, trained as a Waldorf Education teacher, and settled into a private transpersonal therapy practice specializing in Psychosynthesis until taking the Process in 1996. The transformative impact of the Process was so life-changing, that Linda wanted nothing more than to bring that change to as many as possible. Her years as a teacher have been filled with love, joy, and miracles! Linda lives in rural upstate New York, surrounded by her large family of five children, their spouses, eight grandchildren, and abundant birds and wildlife. She semi-retired in December 2022 to enjoy her family and artistic endeavors. She continues with her private practice and occasionally guest teaches for the Hoffman Institute. As mentioned in this episode: Consciousness Revolution Doula Transpersonal Psychology and Psychosynthesis Unlocking Futures (previously Youth At Risk) John Bradshaw Sharon Kennedy, Hoffman teacher/coach Barbara Comstock, Hoffman teacher/coach Listen to Barbara on the Hoffman Podcast Kani Comstock, Retired Hoffman teacher/coach Listen to Kani on the Hoffman Podcast Negative Love Syndrome: The Negative Love Syndrome is the adoption of the negative behaviors, moods, attitudes, and admonitions (overt and silent) of our parents to secure their love. It includes the subsequent compulsive acting out or rebellion against those negative traits throughout our adult lives. Download: The Negative Love Syndrome: A Path to Personal Freedom and Love Self-Realization Fellowship Buddhism Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach City of Joy, Congo The Alternatives to Violence Project - USA   https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Liz_and_Linda_Hartka_Podcast.mp3

Exciting news! Tomorrow, I'll be releasing a new Inspiring Leadership podcast episode with Graham Brown, where we discuss the Legacy Quotient (LQ) concept. We delve into the importance of leaving a positive impact on our workplace, family, and life in general. During the conversation, I also share how my wife, Leigh Bowman-Perks' recent event raised awareness for disadvantaged women and girls with her charity, Inspiring Leadership Foundation.Graham shares insightful advice from Stephen Covey and Gandhi on leaving a legacy and emphasized the significance of making a positive difference in our lives. We talk about the book "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying," which highlights the importance of focusing on what truly matters. We also discuss the impact of trauma and generational patterns on shaping our legacy and how we can break these patterns through programs like the Hoffman Institute process. Don't miss out on this episode as we dive deep into the dangers of being too busy and how being clear about the kind of legacy we want to leave behind can make a significant impact. #InspiringLeadership #LegacyQuotient #HoffmanInstitute #Podcast#LeadershipDevelopment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Burke, beloved Hoffman teacher and coach, is committed to helping people reconnect to their authentic selves. Content warning: This conversation makes reference to self-harm, eating disorders, child sexual abuse, and contains explicit language, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Barbara took the Process in 1996. She credits her work at the Process as a major contributor to rediscovering her creativity. Also an author, multimedia artist, and educator, Barbara became a Hoffman teacher in 2007. She says, “My Process changed the trajectory of my life, and I feel so privileged to witness others on this journey of a lifetime.” As so often happens with graduates' Process journeys, the story of how Barbara came to Hoffman in the first place is a story of sibling love and care. How Barbara was able to do the Process is a story of a mother's love. Barbara's sister, Sally, did the Process first. Sally's healing led to Barbara's own Process journey and healing, which eventually became a family healing when multiple siblings and spouses found their way to the Process as well. Listen to this beautiful story of a family's healing that came through doing the powerful healing work of the Process. **Barbara's sister, Sally, has given her express permission to share her story here on the podcast. More about Barbara Burke: Barbara earned a BA and B-Ed from the University of Toronto. She taught for 29 years in the Toronto school system before becoming a Hoffman Process facilitator, initially for The Hoffman Institute Canada. In her lifelong pursuit of spiritual wholeness, Barbara has pursued a wide range of interests. Her experiences studying various modalities inform her current work. Her studies have included Dr. Helen Schucman's A Course in Miracles (Temecula, CA: Foundation for Inner Peace, 1976), mindfulness meditation, energy healing, and most profoundly her work with the Hoffman Institute. In addition to enjoying words, she appreciates the intrinsic healing power of color. She is the author and illustrator of I Am Divine, a boxed set of 52 beautifully illustrated cards. The accompanying book of meditations expands on the affirmations from the cards. I Am Divine is now available through the Apple iTunes Store as an app that will work on the iPhone, iTouch, and iPad. Barbara's also published an inspiring 12-month journal titled, "A Year of Living Your Divinity". This unique journal includes beautiful watercolor mandalas, prose, and poetry to support each person to connect more fully to their divine essence. Barbara's most recent creation is a set of children's I Am Divine Cards, which are now available for purchase. Each set contains 32 beautifully illustrated cards and an accompanying booklet with a meditation for each one. These cards are guaranteed to bring a sense of wonder, spirituality, and mindfulness into the lives of children. Barbara has created an app for the children's edition as well. Barbara lives in Toronto, Canada. As Mentioned in this Episode: A Course in Miracles "This course can be summed up very simply in this way: Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God Discover more here: A Course In Miracles Text Eckhart Tolle Spiritual teacher and NYTimes Best-selling Author. "Eckhart's profound, yet simple teachings have helped countless people around the globe experience a state of vibrantly alive inner peace in their daily lives." Read more... High Park, Toronto Hoffman Tools & Practices: Bashing/Expression Transference The need for Self-compassion      Also: Listen to Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff on the Hoffman Podcast Working with Shame      Listen to The Antidote to Shame with Chris Germer on the Hoffman Podcast Family photos and the Note From Barbara's Mother: As Barbara shares, she supported her sister, Sally, in coming to accept there she needed healing. Sally learned about the Hoffman Process and was t...

  Kani on the Yangze River Kani Comstock, beloved Hoffman teacher, first learned about the Process in 1985 from her brother who was working with Bob Hoffman. Her brother gave her Bob's book to read. She was 'blown away' by what she learned and did the Process in January of 1986. Kani went on to become the Hoffman Institute's Director shortly after and, together with Bob, started Hoffman International a few years later. Following this, she became a Hoffman teacher and taught until her retirement almost three decades later. Kani's whole family has done the Process, including her mother, her three siblings, and some of her in-laws. She shares a particular moment from her Process when she fully realized the powerful hold negative patterns have on us. As she worked to release the patterns she had taken on from her mother, she realized they kept trying to reassert themselves within her. She was able to see and feel their tenacity. She came away realizing just how important the work of the Process is in helping people find the freedom to live from their own essential nature. Kani's effervescent spirit and joy are evident in this conversation with Sharon. Kani has loved the Hoffman Process from the day she first learned of it. She loves that the Process offers a place where we can come to know ourselves as our true selves. Educated as a scientist, Kani shares how she has learned to listen to and follow the voice of her Spiritual Self or Essence as she sometimes refers to it. More about Kani Comstock in her own words: Kani and Bob Hoffman As a driven workaholic, I discovered an ease I had never known before when I completed the Hoffman Process. It was February 1986, within just months of the new 7-day Process residential format. Soon after that, I was asked by Bob Hoffman to direct the Institute, organize its growth, bringing it to other countries around the world. In 1990, I also became a Process teacher which became my true love. I slowly transitioned into full-time teaching and coaching. Bob was delighted when Marisa Thame, Director of Hoffman Institute in Brazil, and I collaborated to write, Journey into Love: Ten Steps to Wholeness. Journey into love is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Later in collaboration with my sister, Barbara Comstock, also a Hoffman Teacher, we wrote, Honoring Missed Motherhood: Loss, Choice, and Creativity. Initially, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's in cell physiology and biochemistry. I was working on my Ph.D. when a personal tragedy led me to dramatically change my path. I moved to Tokyo to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and eventually became the first non-Japanese to direct the Japanese school. Four years later and back in the United States, I founded a college-based ESL center and internationalized the college curriculum. Next, as Vice-President of a student exchange organization, I designed programs and traveled regularly to Asia, finally experiencing China, a childhood dream As mentioned in this episode: Barbara Comstock, Kani's sister and Hoffman teacher Ashland, Oregon What is Hospice? Oregon's Death with Dignity Act Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon.   https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Sharon_and_Kani_Comstock_Podcast.mp3

Hello and welcome to season two! I'm really happy to be back in your ears and to kick a new season off with a bang. Today I'm talking to Donna Lancaster. Donna is an elder in training, with a background in child protection. She has trained and worked with couples and individuals as a therapist for ten years and she was the head of teaching at Hoffman Institute. Donna is the co-founder of The Bridge Retreat and she is the author of two wonderful books - The Bridge and Wise Words for Women. She truly is one of the wisest people I know and in this episode we explore healing in all it's glory. Find Donna: Instagram  Website

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Mary Amrita Arden! Mary holds a Master's degree in public health, is a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming coach, and, since 1991, has been a teacher and coach at the Hoffman Institute, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transformative adult education, spiritual growth, and the personal dimensions of leadership. In this episode, Michael and Mary discuss the need to be present, get out of your own way, and surrender to change. It is truly an exploration of what it means to live a fulfilled and connected life by prioritizing introspection and growth above all. Key Takeaways: Be present Notice what needs to shift Get out of the way Surrender rather than resist Question your beliefs Our brains need to be trained…Praying and meditation are training Mary's Media Recommendations: The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief (book) by Francis Weller and Lichael Lerner __ Find Mary's work Hoffman Institute: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

In this episode, I interviewed Aerin Lim, a coach, writer, storyteller, and teacher at the Hoffman Institute. Aerin was born and grew up in Korea. Before Aerin embarked on her spiritual journey, she followed the path of achieving material success, getting an Ivy League degree at Brown University, taking up prestigious roles in Investment Banking in NYC and later at tech startups and venture fund companies in the Silicon Valley. However, her world was shaken up when we lost her mother to cancer, led her to begin a profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Her experiences led her to create her own map of healing that incorporated different modalities of healing and carved her unique path to serve, surrender, and channel her passion into writing, coaching, and teaching. She shared with us how she found her personal mission statement, how she recommitted to her path over and over again, despite fear, her daily process to stay spiritually grounded, the one question she asks herself everyday to stay on course, what wholeness means to her, and how she engages with her meditation process to be in touch with extraordinary consciousness in the present moment. I hope you will enjoy this episode!! About Aerin: Aerin is a coach, writer, storyteller and teacher at the Hoffman process. She inquires, explores, and holds space for others' unfolding. She is driven by her curiosity to understand consciousness, people, and the world so we take care of each other collectively as a community. Her personal mission is to meditate, play, and serve. She hopes to make our world brighter by deepening our presence and elevating our well-being through coaching, teaching, and authentic storytelling. To connect with Aerin: Website: https://aerinlim.com/ Social: @embrace_by_aerin / @aerin_lim SUBSCRIBE TO THE PERMISSION TO BECOME PODCAST Apple Podcast Spotify

So how intelligently are you using your emotions? Graeme and I have a very deep and very personal conversation about the importance of our emotional and social intelligence, and how each of us in our own way have been emotionally constipated. This is probably one of the most deep and open vulnerable conversations the two of us have had in this exciting series.How good are you at atonement, forgiveness, making amends and being at one with somebody? Do you hold resentment, anger or passive aggression? Are you someone who uses a lot of judgement and criticism seeing yourself as one up and grandiose or one down and suffering from shame? We both realise that we both been so damn serious for much of our life and want more joy and happiness. The Hoffman Institute seven day programme was a major topic of conversation. The importance of psychological safety so that you can allow the people who work with you to be appropriately vulnerable was discussed as was the importance of acceptance and understanding for diversity, equality and inclusion. We talked about the regrets of the dying and how perfectionism and high performance has driven both of us. Which self soothing techniques do you use: are you a workaholic are you focused on sex and frequent relationships? Is it alcohol, drugs, success, or something else that is addictive for you? We talked about our parents or grandparents and breaking the generational chain of unhealthy behavioural patterns. Finally, we talk about acceptance, compassion, not being a victim and having forgiveness for yourself and others. To "live, give and forgive" are phases of our lives as we grow up. Also, to remember that "everything in life is possible if you're prepared to pay the price and live with the consequences". Are you? For many of the highly achieving highly performing leaders that we both know there is a certain amount of emotional dysfunction from childhood and more emotional intelligence development will be essential.Good Luck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just five months ago, Jack Rafferty did the Hoffman Process, graduating only weeks shy of his 91st birthday. Jack shows us that you're never too old to do the Process. Listen in to hear this beautiful sharing of love, friendship, and what it means to be real with each other. Over the last 50 years, while Jack had done a lot of work on himself but procrastinated on coming to the Process.  Eventually, he felt the call to go and jumped in. Jack felt he was in really good shape but thought he might tweak some things while he was there. As he shares, though, that idea went out the window in the first minutes of the Process. Jack now says the Process changed his life and that he is a different person for having done it. Jack speaks to living in a posture of love and how the Hoffman Process helped him deepen his capacity for awareness, vulnerability, and even more love. This phrase, the Posture of Love, describes the work Jack has been involved with over the many decades of his career. We hope you enjoy this beautiful conversation with Jack and Drew. More about Jack Rafferty: As an innovator with forty-two years of experience as a relationship guide and course facilitator, Jack has developed simple techniques that are easy to understand and put into practice. He has worked with thousands of people who have an interest in creating more conscious, fulfilling relationships. Jack's mission has been to expand the horizons of this knowledge. In 1971 Jack was one of the founders of est, a preeminent organization in the human potential movement. In 1980, Jack turned his focus to relationships. Through years of research, presenting courses, and coaching, he has developed a unique approach that produces results that make a difference in people's lives. Jack has taught his course, The Art of Relating, for 42 years. Now, together with a fellow Hoffman graduate, he is offering a new course, Born to Love. As mentioned in this episode: Psycho-Cybernetics, by Matthew Maltz. Loneliness and Health: Jack and Drew talk about the importance of having lasting, deep friends. Drew mentions how loneliness can be deadly, but connection creates longevity. Read more about the correlation between loneliness and health at Nature, the CDC, and the Campaign to End Loneliness. Creating Deep Friendships: An abundance of articles can be found on how to create deep friendships. Here are a few: Tiny Buddha: 7 Ways to Form Deep Meaningful Friendships The Atlantic: The Best Friends Can do Nothing For You NYTimes: How to Have Closer Friends (and Why You Need Them) Charles "Raz" Ingrasci, Hoffman teacher and Founder of the Hoffman Institute Foundation Liza Ingrasci, CEO of the Hoffman Institute Foundation, has been with the Hoffman Institute since 1990. Hoffman Scholarships: The Hoffman Institute provides over $400,000 in scholarships annually, with over 22% of Hoffman graduates being scholarship recipients. You can apply for a scholarship here and donate to the scholarship fund here.   https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Drew_and_Jack_Rafferty_Podcast_Final.mp3

Ian Salvage, beloved Hoffman teacher and coach, is our 100th guest on the Hoffman Podcast. What better way could we celebrate reaching our 100-episode milestone than with this vulnerable, wise, and insightful conversation with Ian and Drew? Ian completed the Process three different times, the first time when he was twenty-four years old. Listen in to discover why he did the Process two more times. Ian shares about his journey to healing the 'shame message that he was bad." As a child, he felt bad. As he explains, children internalize their experiences. Since he felt bad, he came to believe he must be bad. One of Ian's main survival strategies as a young child was to disassociate from his body because the emotions he was feeling were just too big for him to feel. As an adult, he found it hard to be present and connected to others. Ian shares that childhood strategies are very helpful, but as adults, they really get in our way. He discovered had to come back into his body and to know he is safe there. In other words, Ian says he needed to come back into "an adult nervous system." In doing the physical work of expression at the Process, Ian heard his body come to understand that he is, "to his bones," innately good. Through this, he allowed his body to "align and connect to what his intellect thought and knew, to what his emotional self felt, and to what his Spiritual Self is." Through his work at the Process, Ian's Quadrinity became aligned in the goodness that he now knows he is. We can all learn a great deal about our own journey from Ian's very human experience of healing. More about Ian Salvage: Ian Salvage holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma-informed Somatic Therapy. Before being certified as a Hoffman Teacher in 2019, Ian began working in the Hoffman Institute's Enrollment Department in 2011. Ian holds a small private practice where he works with clients remotely from Maui. You can learn more about Ian here. As mentioned in this episode: Two of Ian's sisters have been guests on the podcast: Katie Salvage: Episode 4: Katie Salvage Oliveyah Fisch: S3e14: Oliveyah Fisch – Lean Into Your Courage Dōjō: "A dōjō is a hall or place for immersive learning or meditation. This is traditionally in the field of martial arts... The term literally means "place of the Way" in Japanese." Wikipedia William Lewis: Spiritual Teacher, Lightworker and Energy Channel The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Quote shared by Ian: "We are hurt in relationship and we heal in relationship." - Unknown   https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Drew_and_Ian_Salvage_Podcast.mp3

Paralysing grief, collective dread, crushing anxiety, acute self-loathing, debilitating panic - are you feeling it all right now? Well, we have an authority on the podcast this week. Donna Lancaster is a therapist, facilitator and healer. She has 30 years of experience in her back pocket: she was head of teaching at the Hoffman Institute and is a co-creator of the Bridge Retreat, a six-day personal development experience where you can overcome grief and loss and step into wholehearted living. Now she's a written a book, The Bridge, which is a gift for people seeking peace. A guide to help us to return to the person we were before our hearts were broken one too many times. Oof.  PS: This episode is bravely brought to you by Readly – your one-stop shop for thousands of magazines and newspapers, from Grazia and New York Magazine to The Guardian and World of Interiors. Readly are offering I'm Absolutely Fine listeners a free two-month trial at gb.readly.com/midult. Read it all. With Readly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerald Harris, Father, Hoffman Board Chair emeritus, and Energy Economist is our guest today. Gerald shares his journey from growing up in rural south Georgia to his current life with his sons in Northern California. He shares his Hoffman Journey of transformation. Listen all the way to the end for Gerald's powerful reflections on forgiveness and transformation. Born and raised in Hapeville, Georgia until he was six years old, Gerald talks about what it was like to grow up in a village of extended family. His family was poor but he didn't know it. At the age of six, he and his mother moved to Chicago for work. Suddenly, it was just Gerald and his mother. Gerald shares how he suffered abuse from his single mother. The Process helped him take his mother down off of the pedestal he'd learned to put her on as a child so he could squarely look at what had really happened in his childhood. He was able to see the patterns he adopted from her and release them through the Process. By completing the Hoffman Process, Gerald was able to heal the pain of his childhood so that this past pain would not affect his sons. Generational healing releases generational patterns and the painful emotions they cause. When patterns are released, our own lives and our children's lives can hold more Light and Love. Gerald's world at the Process made it possible for his sons' lives to be freer of generational patterning. One of the other places the Process supported Gerald through transformation was in his sense of spirituality. As a child, he grew up Christian. Prior to doing the Process, Gerald was reading Buddhist thought and other kinds of thought as well. After the Process, Gerald came to understand that spirituality is not about any particular religion. He found it is about love, forgiveness, kindness, compassion, and justice. The Process supported Gerald in discovering a heart-centered way of communicating that he uses in all his relationships, both personal and professional. More about Gerald Harris: Gerald Harris is president of the Quantum Planning Group (QPG), which he founded in 2009. His company specializes in assisting businesses and non-profit organizations in strategic and business planning using the tools of scenario analysis. He works extensively with companies in the energy sector, particularly gas and electricity. Gerald received his BA in economics from Morehouse College, where he graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and an MBA in finance and business economics from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Gerald's first book, The Art of Quantum Planning, Seven Ideas from Quantum Physics for Breakthroughs in Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership, was published by Berrett Koehler Publishing in August 2009. Gerald joined the Board of the Hoffman Institute in 2007, after completing the Process in December 2002. From mid-year 2012 until April of 2022 Gerald served as Board Chair, working cooperatively with the entire leadership team. Gerald currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Club of California. There, he leads the Technology and Society member-led forum where he produces programs for the Club. He is the father of two adult sons. More is available at his website: www.artofquantumplanning.com. As mentioned in this episode: Download The Quadrinity Process paper Gerald mentions: A Path to Personal Freedom and Love. Projection: "The process of displacing one's feelings onto a different person, animal, or object." - Psychology Today The Great Migration: "The Great Migration was one of the largest movements of people in United States history. Approximately six million Black people moved from the American South to Northern, Midwestern, and Western states roughly from the 1910s until the 1970s. The driving force behind the mass movement was to escape racial violence, pursue economic and educational opportunities, and obtain freedom from the oppression of Jim Crow.

We complete season four with this lively conversation between Drew and beloved Hoffman teacher and coach, Marissa Ingrasci. Marissa grew up in a Hoffman home. Her parents, Raz and Liza Ingrasci, founded the Hoffman Institute. Marissa shares a sweet memory of when she was first taught about the Light and the capacity we have to claim our own agency and connection to the Light. Fifteen years ago, Marissa came to the Process feeling lost and disconnected from herself. At the end of her Process, she felt happy and bursting with love for her parents in a way she didn't know she could. Through the Process, Marissa connected to herself and the Light in a deeper way. Marissa shares some deep wisdom about how to live a Right Road life with compassion for self and others, as well as equanimity and joy. In living on the Right Road, we still have challenges. Days will be hard, but with access to Process tools and an integrated Quadrinity, we can meet any challenge with love. Marissa touches on the dramatic creative change and growth the Hoffman Institute went through when Covid hit in March 2020. She was teaching the last Process before everything shut down for Covid. Marissa shares how it was clear that the students in that Process were going to be released into a very different world than the one they left behind when they entered the Process. What might it mean to be ready to do the Process, or in Marissa's words, “step into the mystery?” It might not mean what you think. Take a listen to hear more about what readiness looks like, especially in these times of great change. We'll be back with season five in August! More About Marissa Ingrasci: Marissa Ingrasci is a Hoffman Process teacher and coach. She manages the Marketing department at Hoffman and is a Faculty Manager. Marissa holds a BA from Emerson College and received her coaching training through the ICF-approved, Academy of Leadership Coaching & NLP. She is also a certified NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) coach. As Mentioned in This Episode: Matt Brannagan: Matt is Vice-President and Director of Faculty at Hoffman Institute Foundation. Discover more about Matt in his Hoffman podcast episode, Communities of Meaning. Left Road/Right Road: Marissa shares a unique way she often works with the Left Road/Right Road practice. Hoffman Essentials: A live, virtual 2-Day Hoffman Essentials program. Hoffman teachers will guide you in an insightful and interactive intensive. Through experiential activities, individual assignments, engaging discussions, and connection with a community of learners, you will have the experience of bringing more love and aliveness to yourself and your life while increasing your awareness of, and ability to dismantle, the barriers that stand in the way of living your best life. The experiences and learnings from this program are designed to provide useful tools and practices that you can carry with you for a lifetime.(Please note: This course is for people who have not participated in the Hoffman Process.) Instagram Lives: Each day, we host two Instagram lives. Join our virtual community Quad-Check at 8:00 am PT on Instagram. A Quad Check is a practice to support you in integrating and honoring all four parts of your Quadrinity: Spiritual Self, Intellect, Emotional Self, and your Body. Come be a part of our daily Appreciation and Gratitude practice at 6:00 pm PT on Instagram. You'll find the Appreciation and Gratitude practice to be a beautiful way to reflect on your day. This practice will support your Spiritual Self's natural desire to appreciate and give thanks for all that life brings you. Quote on change mentioned by Drew: “Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change.”― Tony Robbins https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/p/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Drew_and_Marissa_Ingrasci_Podcast.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 36:09 — ...

We complete season four with this lively conversation between Drew and beloved Hoffman teacher and coach, Marissa Ingrasci. Marissa grew up in a Hoffman home. Her parents, Raz and Liza Ingrasci, founded the Hoffman Institute. Marissa shares a sweet memory of when she was first taught about the Light and the capacity we have to claim our own agency and connection to the Light. Fifteen years ago, Marissa came to the Process feeling lost and disconnected from herself. At the end of her Process, she felt happy and bursting with love for her parents in a way she didn't know she could. Through the Process, Marissa connected to herself and the Light in a deeper way. Marissa shares some deep wisdom about how to live a Right Road life with compassion for self and others, as well as equanimity and joy. In living on the Right Road, we still have challenges. Days will be hard, but with access to Process tools and an integrated Quadrinity, we can meet any challenge with love. Marissa touches on the dramatic creative change and growth the Hoffman Institute went through when Covid hit in March 2020. She was teaching the last Process before everything shut down for Covid. Marissa shares how it was clear that the students in that Process were going to be released into a very different world than the one they left behind when they entered the Process. What might it mean to be ready to do the Process, or in Marissa's words, "step into the mystery?" It might not mean what you think. Take a listen to hear more about what readiness looks like, especially in these times of great change. We'll be back with season five in August! More about Marissa Ingrasci: Marissa Ingrasci is a Hoffman Process teacher and coach. She manages the Marketing department at Hoffman and is a Faculty Manager. Marissa holds a BA from Emerson College and received her coaching training through the ICF-approved, Academy of Leadership Coaching & NLP. She is also a certified NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) coach. As mentioned in this episode: Matt Brannagan: Matt is Vice-President and Director of Faculty at Hoffman Institute Foundation. Discover more about Matt in his Hoffman podcast episode, Communities of Meaning. Left Road/Right Road: Marissa shares a unique way she often works with the Left Road/Right Road practice. Hoffman Essentials: A live, virtual 2-Day Hoffman Essentials program. Hoffman teachers will guide you in an insightful and interactive intensive. Through experiential activities, individual assignments, engaging discussions, and connection with a community of learners, you will have the experience of bringing more love and aliveness to yourself and your life while increasing your awareness of, and ability to dismantle, the barriers that stand in the way of living your best life. The experiences and learnings from this program are designed to provide useful tools and practices that you can carry with you for a lifetime.(Please note: This course is for people who have not participated in the Hoffman Process.) Instagram Lives: Each day, we host two Instagram lives. Join our virtual community Quad-Check at 8:00 am PT on Instagram. A Quad Check is a practice to support you in integrating and honoring all four parts of your Quadrinity: Spiritual Self, Intellect, Emotional Self, and your Body. Come be a part of our daily Appreciation and Gratitude practice at 6:00 pm PT on Instagram. You'll find the Appreciation and Gratitude practice to be a beautiful way to reflect on your day. This practice will support your Spiritual Self's natural desire to appreciate and give thanks for all that life brings you. Quote on change mentioned by Drew: “Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change.”― Tony Robbins   Discover if the Process is right for you. How to share the Process with loved ones. Subscribe on Apple/iTunes

Brave Table fam, welcome back for another super juicy episode today with my dear soul sister Ashley Stahl. This woman is wise beyond her years — a total wordsmith whose incredible life experiences have provided her with many profound lessons and insights, which she shares with us today.    Ashley went from counterterrorism professional to career coach, journalist, TEDx Talk speaker (one of the most-watched of all time!), and author of the bestselling book, You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career.   In this chat, Ashley cracks her heart open as she takes us through her egg-freezing journey and offers poignant reflections for anyone considering doing it themselves. We also talk about the power of following your intuition (and why so many of us lose touch with it), the sneaky ways family dynamics shape your beliefs, and how to be present with your thoughts and feelings and make the YOU-turn back home to yourself.    What you'll get out of this episode….   - The reasons why you get cut off from your intuition  - Exercises to help you strengthen your intuition and discover what you actually want - Family dynamics and what the environments you grew up in tell you about your beliefs - How to notice when and where you are being your most authentic self, and how to capture and leverage it - Advice for slowing down so you can make intentional decisions in life (and not have to go back and clean up messes later)  - What actually happens in the egg-freezing process (I share my own story of researching the experience, too)  - Why your problems have to do with how you feel about certain situations and how to reframe your circumstances   If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…    - Ashley's website at https://www.ashleystahl.com/ and find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ (and make sure you check out her egg-freezing highlight)  - Watch her Tedx Talk and hear her absolutely chilling story about being held hostage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRtBHF-WPpM  - Grab a copy of her book https://www.amazon.com/You-Turn-Unstuck-Discover-Direction/dp/1950665690 - The Hoffman Institute (which Ashley talks about going to at the beginning of the episode) https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/  - More on healing family trauma https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-generational-trauma-breaking-free-from-asian/id1608226580?i=1000553426419  - More on following your intuition with Amber Rae https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amber-rae-exploring-the-art-of-creativity-the/id1608226580?i=1000565344139  - Taking Ownership of Life Circumstances by Reframing Your Reality To Make It Work for You with Emily Hirsh https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emily-hirsh-taking-ownership-of-life-circumstances/id1608226580?i=1000566487215    Thanks for listening, and I hope you loved this episode! If you did, please consider leaving a 5-star review to help others find and benefit from the show.    After you do, send a screenshot of your review to support@globalgrit.co to receive my course on Emotional Mastery as my FREE gift to you. Thanks for helping us get to 100 reviews this month! So grateful for you all.

Alana Hadid – designer, business owner, and social media influencer – completed the Hoffman Process in the Fall of 2021. Listen in as she shares her experience during the Process as well as her life after the Process with Hoffman teacher and coach, Liz Severin. People decide to do the Process when they are serious about making changes in their lives. For Alana, it was wanting to do the ‘self-work' that would bring about healthier romantic relationships in her life. She'd been in a relationship that didn't feel healthy and knew that the change she was seeking had to happen within her. Listen in to see how doing this deeply transformational work within and for herself is improving how she relates to everyone. As a designer, Alana found that doing the Process helped strengthen her creative capacity. As a result, Alana now hears her creative ideas more clearly with less negative inner talk. Toward the end of her Process, Alana had a creative idea spark in her. She pursued it and as a result, she has designed clothing merchandise in partnership with the Hoffman Institute. When you come to do the Process or the Q2 weekend intensive, you'll be able to purchase these bright and colorful tee shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants. Toward the end of the conversation, on a really lovely note, Alana speaks about her mother attending the Process. In preparation for her mother's own Process, Alana helped guide her mother through her pre-Process work. Truly knowing that “everyone is guilty and no one is to blame” transforms families and transforms our world.  The healing that happens in families due to doing the Process is truly foundational familial healing. More About Alana Hadid From a young age, Alana loved fashion and wore and constructed crazy and unique clothes. After studying political science in college, she moved to Los Angeles where she had many jobs, including a T-shirt line, Better Bacon, and running her father's art gallery. In 2013, Alana began styling and personal shopping and found her true passion in design. She came up with the idea for La Detresse after an interesting dream and a difficult client fitting. Alana works as a designer and co-owner of her label, La Detresse. In addition, she's on the board of Shroomboom as well as a consultant for multiple businesses. A social media influencer, Alana has been featured as a designer, influencer, and contributor in Vogue Japan, Grazia, Who What Wear, WWD, Angelina Magazine, and W Magazine. Head over to Instagram to discover more about Alana and La Detresse. As Mentioned in This Episode: Hoffman Process Retreat Center, Petaluma CA Narnia (the Hoffman Process Retreat Site): If you listen closely, you'll notice that Alana refers to our new retreat site as Narnia. It is a beautiful and magical place. Liza Ingrasci and Hoffman Live Weekly Intro Calls: Alana shares that she had wonderfully productive calls with Liza Ingrasci, President and CEO of the Hoffman Institute Foundation. At the time, Alana was unaware she was speaking with the CEO. Liza holds free live weekly intro calls to learn more about the Process. Find out more here. Ways to keep the Process alive: Physical Expression: Physical Expression is used in the Process as part of the Cycle of Transformation. Expression is a necessary part of disconnecting from Negative Love patterns in order to heal the pain of the past. There are many ways to physically express the patterns in order to disconnect from them. Quad Check: The Quad Check is a practice to support you in checking in with all four parts of your Quadrinity: Spiritual Self, Intellect, Emotional Self, and your Body. To practice Quad Checks with others, join our virtual Quad-Check at 8:00 am PT on Instagram. Visualization: A practice used often during the Process, you'll find audio recordings of various visualizations for download here. Recycling: Recycling is a powerful tool that's part of the Cycle of T...

Alana Hadid - designer, business owner, and social media influencer - completed the Hoffman Process in the Fall of 2021. Listen in as she shares her experience during the Process as well as her life after the Process with Hoffman teacher and coach, Liz Severin. People decide to do the Process when they are serious about making changes in their lives. For Alana, it was wanting to do the 'self-work' that would bring about healthier romantic relationships in her life. She'd been in a relationship that didn't feel healthy and knew that the change she was seeking had to happen within her. Listen in to see how doing this deeply transformational work within and for herself is improving how she relates to everyone. As a designer, Alana found that doing the Process helped strengthen her creative capacity. As a result, Alana now hears her creative ideas more clearly with less negative inner talk. Toward the end of her Process, Alana had a creative idea spark in her. She pursued it and as a result, she has designed clothing merchandise in partnership with the Hoffman Institute. When you come to do the Process or the Q2 weekend intensive, you'll be able to purchase these bright and colorful tee shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants. Toward the end of the conversation, on a really lovely note, Alana speaks about her mother attending the Process. In preparation for her mother's own Process, Alana helped guide her mother through her pre-Process work. Truly knowing that "everyone is guilty and no one is to blame" transforms families and transforms our world.  The healing that happens in families due to doing the Process is truly foundational familial healing. More about Alana Hadid From a young age, Alana loved fashion and wore and constructed crazy and unique clothes. After studying political science in college, she moved to Los Angeles where she had many jobs, including a T-shirt line, Better Bacon, and running her father's art gallery. In 2013, Alana began styling and personal shopping and found her true passion in design. She came up with the idea for La Detresse after an interesting dream and a difficult client fitting. Alana works as a designer and co-owner of her label, La Detresse. In addition, she's on the board of Shroomboom as well as a consultant for multiple businesses. A social media influencer, Alana has been featured as a designer, influencer, and contributor in Vogue Japan, Grazia, Who What Wear, WWD, Angelina Magazine, and W Magazine. Head over to Instagram to discover more about Alana and La Detresse. As mentioned in this episode: Hoffman Process Retreat Center, Petaluma CA Narnia (the Hoffman Process Retreat Site): If you listen closely, you'll notice that Alana refers to our new retreat site as Narnia. It is a beautiful and magical place. Liza Ingrasci and Hoffman Live Weekly Intro Calls: Alana shares that she had wonderfully productive calls with Liza Ingrasci, President and CEO of the Hoffman Institute Foundation. At the time, Alana was unaware she was speaking with the CEO. Liza holds free live weekly intro calls to learn more about the Process. Find out more here. Ways to keep the Process alive: Physical Expression: Physical Expression is used in the Process as part of the Cycle of Transformation. Expression is a necessary part of disconnecting from Negative Love patterns in order to heal the pain of the past. There are many ways to physically express the patterns in order to disconnect from them. Quad Check: The Quad Check is a practice to support you in checking in with all four parts of your Quadrinity: Spiritual Self, Intellect, Emotional Self, and your Body. To practice Quad Checks with others, join our virtual Quad-Check at 8:00 am PT on Instagram. Visualization: A practice used often during the Process, you'll find audio recordings of various visualizations for download here. Recycling: Recycling is a powerful tool that's part of the Cycle of Transform...